Shangri-La Colombo

Property class: 5 and above

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Ocean-view elegance in the city’s heart

Arrival is all cool greys and off-white tones, anchored by a cascading crystal water lily and a gallery-like art collection. A specially curated lobby fragrance and the soft live notes of piano and violin set an unhurried rhythm in the open-plan lounge. When it is time to eat and drink, the rooftop Tiki Bar keeps the mood social with open-air seating and weekly DJ sets.

  • Direct mall access

    Step straight into One Galle Face Mall for major shopping, dining, and bars.

  • Dining that travels

    Explore live-station all-day dining plus a signature Chinese restaurant and steakhouse.

  • Seafront pool time

    Lounge in private cabanas with Indian Ocean views, with light meals close at hand.
$143 nightly
The total price is $175
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Gym plus outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam room
  • Movement Studio classes, then steam-room reset
  • Seven private spa treatment rooms for couples
  • Smoked Napoleon Whisky Sour mixology ritual
  • Body-contouring beds with hypoallergenic pillows
  • Marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and robes
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Why we love this property

Seaside serenity
Direct beach access makes this hotel perfect for sand-seekers. The coastal location offers a convenient gateway to sun, surf, and sea breezes.
Work and play paradise
Located in the city center and business district, this hotel offers a conference center and full-service spa. Guests can enjoy massages, bars, and beach access.
Dine in style
The hotel boasts 3 restaurants with international and Chinese cuisine, 2 bars, and a cafe. Locally-sourced food and vegetarian options enhance every meal.

Room options

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One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Specialty Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape.

Executive Twin Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape.

Deluxe Twin Room, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Horizon Club, Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a view of the ocean, and a small table with a fruit bowl.

Horizon Club, Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

Horizon Club, Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a view of the ocean, and a small table with a fruit bowl.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view of the city skyline.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a view of the ocean, and a small table with a fruit bowl.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a view of the ocean, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 904 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a dining area, a living room with a sofa and chairs, and a large window with a view of the sea.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

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1 Galle Face, Colombo, 00200

What's nearby

  • One Galle Face - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galle Face Green - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beira Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galle Face Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galle Face Green Night Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 44 min drive
  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 15 min drive
  • Colombo Fort Station - 19 min walk
  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 21 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Bombay Borough - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Izakaya Makotoya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Indian Ocean Pavilion - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The T-Lounge & Bar By Dilmah - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peshawri - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Shangri-La Colombo

  • Shangri-La Colombo is a great choice for your beach stay in Colombo. The outdoor pool is perfect for guests looking for a bit of fun, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, and aromatherapy. Central, one of 3 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and a hot tub. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 541 rooms
    • Arranged over 27 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests who book breakfast-inclusive rate plans will receive breakfast for guests age 12 and older.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (50203 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2017
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art gallery on site
  • Designer stores on site
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Central - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Shang Palace - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
The Capital Bar & Grill - This steakhouse specializes in barbecue and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Capital Bar & Grill - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Sapphyr Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 85 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
The listed child breakfast fee applies to guests age 11 and younger.

Also known as

Shangri Colombo Hotel
Shangri-La Hotel Colombo
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Shangri-La Colombo?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Shangri-La Colombo?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shangri-La Colombo?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Shangri-La Colombo?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 85 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shangri-La Colombo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Shangri-La Colombo?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino (20-min walk) and Bellagio Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Shangri-La Colombo and nearby?

Shangri-La Colombo has 2 bars, a spa, and an outdoor pool, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Shangri-La Colombo?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.

Does Shangri-La Colombo have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Shangri-La Colombo like?

Shangri-La Colombo is in Kompannaweediya, a short 1-minute walk from One Galle Face and 6 minutes' walk from Galle Face Green.

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Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with a wide variety of options and exceptional service. (27 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered an amazing dining experience with a vast selection of high-quality food and exceptional service. (20 reviews)
  • The pool area was great, calm, and pleasant, with a big enough pool to do laps and a sauna nearby. (10 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and location
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service from check in to check out; breakfast service was a bit slow but staff are courteous.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, great customer service from all staff , would highly recommend to club lounge,
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall a great hotel. Staff, amenities, food etc excellent. Will definitely go back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was fantastic.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was the best hotel stay experience in Sri Lanka (or anywhere). Excellent location, excellent and energetic staff, brilliant breakfast experience. Thank you
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel in every respect. Excellent location, lovely room, great amenities, very good food, and a beautiful pool. The staff were wonderful throughout our stay.
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6/10 Good

Hotel really needs a renovation.. rooms were musty and needs a lot of love.. a coffee machine would be good also. Foyer and staff were beautiful and really helpful. The rooms let this hotel down
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, gorgeous rooms and helpful staff, would highly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

Every things was perfect. Staff was very helpful and friendly. 5 Stars 🌟
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was absolutely fantastic. We enjoyed high tea in the lobby, pool, sauna and health & wellness facilities. I only wish the hotel was a bit more mindful about guest experience when booking main restaurant for corporate events. Better communication and more dining options would be helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible hotel as expected. Dining was expansive and delicious, staff in the restaurant were fantastic also. Check-in was friendly and kind, we were offered an upgrade for a small extra charge which we opted for. We were also able to get late check out for no charge which was very helpful and impressive. The horizon lounge was great, very good food and cocktails and the views were beautiful. Room was large and luxurious, my only slight downside is cleanliness wasn't 100%, there was dust and hairs on some of the fixtures and lightswitches etc. The hotel is in a very busy area, despite being on the 31st floor we could hear music and base coming from a party location nearby up until 4am on one of the nights.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean well kept great staff and prime location with a connection to one galface mall
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel , superb location near beach and shopping mall next door . Staff were helpful and courteous
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel. Beautiful, clean and great staff Buffet breakfast is extraordinary, lots of choice, tasty and great staff. Highly,highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

We can thoroughly recommend this hotel. Nothing was too much for the staff and we were made to feel very much at home. The attached shopping Mall is a big bonus.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super amazing staff assisted in all need. Everyone from the desk, cleaners and kitchen crew made our stay such an experience that that alone was worth the stay on top of all that the amenities and views they really go above and beyond! I will forsure be coming back to this hotel from now on whenever in Colombo thank you Shangri La Staff for your hospitality and attentiveness!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, fantastic room, and outstanding staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

When you arrive, this greeting area and lounge is an indication of the service and experience you are about to have. From the dinning experiences, the gym facility and lounge experiences are truly amazing. Add onto that personal touches with gustatory experiences at the Sapphyr lounge with Maneesha, Aakib, Navodya, Shalika, Harsha. They showed warmth and attention to detail making our experience memorable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing. Great staff, location and restaurants. Breakfast was the best I’ve ever experienced. Also connected to a lovely mall.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very kind and very helpful. We loved the hoppers and the Sri Lankan soup in the morning buffet. I wish they had more authentic Sri Lankan dishes offered at the dinner buffet. We ate there twice and would have loved to have jackfruit curry as well as banana curry. The room is very comfortable. I asked for blankets and we directly got them. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. Amazing breakfast buffet. Attentive staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and wonderfully maintained hotel and atmosphere.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service, food, accommodation and location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was impeccable, staff was extremely friendly and the fact that it was connected to the mall was a major plus